"absolute immunity" meaning in English

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Noun

Head templates: {{en-noun|-}} absolute immunity (uncountable)
  1. (law) A doctrine providing immunity from suit by private parties for certain government officials and witnesses in judicial proceedings, even if the act or testimony was illegal, false, or made in bad faith. Tags: uncountable Categories (topical): Law
    Sense id: en-absolute_immunity-en-noun-DiRzdvsc Categories (other): English entries with incorrect language header Topics: law

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